March 18, 2021 Expanded Federal Disclosure

Transcript:March 18, 2021 Expanded Federal Disclosure:
March 18, 2021 Expanded Federal Disclosure Requirements: Addressing Conflicts of Interest/Commitment and Foreign Influence Recent Developments National Security Presidential Memorandum 33 (1/14/21) Recommended Practices for Strengthening the Security and Integrity of America’s Science and Technology Research Enterprise (1/19/21) Interim National Security Strategic Guidance (3/3/21) FY2021 National Defense Authorization Act (1/1/21) NSPM-33 Provides direction to Federal agencies in 8 categories Raise awareness of research security risks and protections Strengthen disclosure requirements and processes Limit/Manage access and participation* Vetting of foreign students and researchers** Information sharing Research security training Risk Identification and analysis Promote and protect international R&D cooperation Aligned with the JCORE Recommended Practices for Strengthening the Security and Integrity of America’s Science and Technology Research Enterprise JCORE Recommended Practices 21 Recommendations for a balanced, behavior- and risk-based approach that supporting 5 high-level objectives: Demonstrate organizational Leadership and oversight (1-4); Establish an expectation of openness and transparency (5-9); Provide and share training, support, and information (10-14); Ensure effective mechanisms for compliance with organizational policies (15-17); and Manage potential risks associated with collaborations and data (18-19). Implementation of the recommendations can make significant contributions to enhancing the security and integrity of America’s research enterprise Practices align with and support foundational principles and values Interim National Security Strategic Guidance Sustain America’s innovation edge to improve the lives of all Americans Double down on science and technology investments, including R&D Protect our investments with vigilance and foresight, to forge and extend enduring strategic advantages. Expand our S&T workforce with investments in STEM education Ensuring our immigration policy incentivizes the worlds brightest to study, work, and stay in America. Shape emerging technology standards to boost our security, economic competitiveness, and values Partner with democratic friends and allies to amplify our collective competitive advantages FY21 NDAA Section 223 Codifies federal-wide requirements for individual disclosures in proposals/reports Defined terms federal research agency covered individuals research and development award Entity current and pending research support (next slide) Defines potential penalties for non-compliance FOREIGN SUPPORT AND AFFILIATIONS | Research (virginia.edu) Current and Pending Research Support (FY21 NDAA) all resources made available, or expected to be made available to an individual in support of the individual’s research and development efforts, regardless of whether the source of the resource is foreign or domestic; whether the resource is made available through the entity applying for a research and development award or directly to the individual; or whether the resource has monetary value;